[Pollution.notice] WASTEWATER RELEASE - MAY 29, 2017 - LAKE COUNTY

[Pollution.Notice]

As of December 30, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge invalidated a proposed pollution notification rule promulgated by the Department, which required owners of installations throughout the State of Florida report pollution events to the local government as well as a local media outlet to notify the general public of the event. Protecting Florida's pristine environment is our top priority and DEP will continue the public pollution notification process to ensure all Floridians and visitors are notified of pollution incidents. Moving forward the notification process from the Department may change, however it was imperative that the notification to the public continued seamlessly. The incident below was reported to the State Watch Office and is being forwarded to you because the event has occurred in your area. For more information or Should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Engel at Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us>
Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


Report #: 2017-3923


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 5/29/2017   14:31 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Treated Effluent Release


This situation involves: Wastewater or Effluent Release


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Central, DEP OER Orlando On-Call


Initial Report: 1,000 to 2,000 gallons of treated effluent released from a wastewater treatment plant due to a clogged transfer pipe located at the incident address below in Lake Jem. No storm drains or waterways were affected. Clean up actions are taking place.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 5/29/2017   14:31 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 05/29/2017-14:39 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Lake


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 31 Tammi Drive City: Lake Jem


Coordinates: Lat: 28.74645, Long: -81.66817


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Melisa, US Water Services |Call Back Number 1: 826-753-8292 x207 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Wastewater or Effluent


Sub-Type: Treated Effluent


Situation: Active


Description: Wastewater or Effluent


Public Water System ID or Permit Number: fla010567


Name of System: Venetian Village


Caused of release: Clogged transfer line


Amount of release, in gallons: 1 to 2,000


Cleanup actions needed: Yes


Description of cleanup actions: lime and are cleaning sludge


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